Edward G. Daugherty, 74, Vietnam veteran

MANSFIELD -- Edward Gene Daugherty, 74, of Mansfield, died Sunday, Jan, 14, 2007, at his home following an extended illness.

He was born Dec. 1, 1932, in Jeromesville to Bessie Marguarite LuAnna Cunningham and Earl Daugherty. He was employed part time with Barrington Lawyers Title in the maintenance department. Mr. Daugherty became an ordained minister of the AIG Assembly in 1994. He also was a member of American Legion Post 16.

He served two tours of duty in Vietnam receiving the Bronze Star, and made a career in serving our country in the U.S. Army for more than 20 years.

He attended Promised Land My House Church.

Mr. Daugherty is survived by his wife Hattie Mae Baker, whom he married May 13, 1990. He also is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Dawn (Joe) Plant of Ashland, Denise Bryant of Georgia and Michelle (Brad) Province of Oklahoma; three stepsons, Doug Atwell of Mansfield, John Atwell of Texas, and Daniel Atwell of South Carolina; four stepdaughters: Betty Pigman of Blacklick and Ann Vail, Virginia Heston and Janette Prosser, all of Mansfield; seven grandchildren; 19 step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; 36 step-great-grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Dennis (Kathleen) Daugherty of Ashland; and three sisters and one brother-in-law, Kay (Howard) Harned of Hayesville and Mary Lou Gusan and Nancy Maynard, both of Ashland.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A service will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, 2007, at Werner Funeral Services in Mansfield with the Rev. Rick Wiseman and the Rev. Micah Pelka officiating.

Burial will follow in Mansfield Cemetery with full military honors performed by Richland County burial detail.

Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007, at the funeral home and one hour before the service Thursday.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.wernerfuneral.com. (T-G 01/15/07)